Mean while American official worked anxiously like little beavers to reach some sort of peace agreement with the north Koreans

the effect it could have in splitting the Soviet nuclear arsenal. The Independence ... order to achieve a more balanced and flexible nuclear force posture. This effect would ... approvingly of the arrangements that have been worked out in the North ... 'The U.S. military buildup in Europe began during the Korean War.

answer; taking up arms to defend the nation;